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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. In addition to launching the Chinese DC fast chargers, ABB has decided to install electric vehicle charging equipment at selected offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen to facilitate charging for local staff who drive electric vehicles.

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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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However, Chinese emissions have increased more than the economic growth. Although the stimulus package from the Chinese government in 2008 was said to have a green focus, even construction of windmills is a relatively emission intensive activity, at least in the short run Peters said. China also has a large export sector.

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BYD sells 18,220 EVs in China in November, up 128% year-on-year

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Chinese automotive manufacturer BYD sold 18,220 pure-electric passenger vehicles in November, up by 22.1% The market began to recover in the second quarter, supported by government stimulus measures to encourage the use and purchases of such vehicles, notes Argus Media. from October and by 127.8% from a year earlier. on the year.

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Li-ion maker Boston-Power adds $30M in funding; China expansion

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The firm invests primarily in the Internet, wireless, green technology, and semiconductor sectors. Long-standing Boston-Power investors Oak Investment Partners and Foundation Asset Management (FAM) also participated. '. GSR Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on building world-class technology companies in China.

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China Forecast to Produce 12M Vehicles This year

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Chinese domestic auto makers were expected to produce and sell more than 8 million units of vehicles in first eight months this year respectively, said Chen Bin, director of the Department of Industry under the NDRC. Sales of China’s domestically-made automobiles totaled 1.09 million units in July, up 63.57

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Beijing Wont Restrict Auto Purchases to Deal With Growing Congestion

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A separate report from the Ministry of Public Security said that almost 200 million Chinese can drive a vehicle—about 15% of the 1.3 About 19 million Chinese obtained a driving license in 2009. There are 66.1 automobiles for every 100 households in Beijing, taking the lead across the country. billion population. A total 16.7

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Platts Report: China oil demand rises 2.9% in October from year ago, YTD up 2%

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million barrels per day (b/d), according to a just-released Platts analysis of Chinese government data. Platts calculates China’s apparent or implied oil demand on the basis of crude throughput volumes at the domestic refineries and net oil product imports, as reported by the NBS and Chinese customs. year over year to 42.65

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